I-296 WB (us-131s) over I-196 WB To I-196 296 NB

Fair Condition63 years old47,806 vehicles/day

Location

StateMichigan
CountyKent
LocationIn Grand Rapids (i-196 NB
CarriesI-296 WB (us-131s)
CrossesI-196 WB To I-196 296 NB
Coordinates42.97483, -85.67775

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length370.1 ft (112.8 m)
Max Span128.0 ft (39 m)
Deck Width82.0 ft (25 m)
Deck Area2,820 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic47,806 (2007)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004777

Nearby Bridges

I-296 EB (us-131n) over I-196 EB M-21 0.1 mi Fair I-296 NB (us-131n) over 6th AVE 0.1 mi Poor I-296 SB (us-131s) over 6th AVE 0.1 mi Poor I-296 WB (us-131s) over I-196 EB M-21 0.1 mi Fair W I-296 To I-196 over Broadway&turner 0.1 mi Fair I-196 EB over Broadway AVE & Turner Av 0.2 mi Fair I-196 W To I-296 N over Scribner AVE 0.2 mi Fair I-196 WB To I-296S over I-196 EB 0.2 mi Fair Scribner AVE over I-196 EB 0.2 mi Fair I-196 M-21 WB over Csx Rr Seward AVE 0.3 mi Good